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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.55, 9,701.40 and 3,886.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.55, 9,701.40 and 3,886.35 is: 5,363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.55 : 9,701.40 = 3,886.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.55/9,701.40 = 3,886.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.55x = 9,701.40 × 3,886.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.55x = 37,703,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703,035.89/7,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.51

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